Does the FAA actually know when I fly my drone?

General Drone Discussions
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Does anyone know if this Remote ID thing applies internationally or just in the U.S.?

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Hale said:
Does anyone know if this Remote ID thing applies internationally or just in the U.S.?

Good question! It’s mostly U.S. right now. Other countries have different rules, but I think Remote ID is catching on worldwide.

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@Kip
Got it! I guess we’ll see if this spreads to Europe and beyond.

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FRIA sites are still a thing, right? Do we need Remote ID at those?

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Marlow said:
FRIA sites are still a thing, right? Do we need Remote ID at those?

Yep, FRIA (FAA-Recognized Identification Areas) are places where you can fly without Remote ID. They’re usually in model airplane fields or some parks.

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I think I’ll just stick to flying my under-250 gram drone. No Remote ID, no hassle!

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Keegan said:
I think I’ll just stick to flying my under-250 gram drone. No Remote ID, no hassle!

Smart move! Less paperwork, plus you don’t have to worry about violating Remote ID rules.

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What’s everyone using to check if their area is restricted or not? I get paranoid about accidentally flying somewhere I shouldn’t.

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Ren said:
What’s everyone using to check if their area is restricted or not? I get paranoid about accidentally flying somewhere I shouldn’t.

B4UFLY app from the FAA is pretty solid. It shows restricted areas and even controlled airspace near airports.

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@Rohan
Thanks! I’ll check that out. Last thing I need is a surprise fine!

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Can’t believe we’re getting to the point where even drones need digital IDs. Makes me wonder what’s next!

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Ashwin said:
Can’t believe we’re getting to the point where even drones need digital IDs. Makes me wonder what’s next!

Haha, right? I get it for safety, but sometimes it feels like overkill for hobbyists.

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Anyone know if Remote ID modules will stay in stock? I’ve seen them go out of stock a lot lately.

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Eli said:
Anyone know if Remote ID modules will stay in stock? I’ve seen them go out of stock a lot lately.

That’s a worry. With the March deadline, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re hard to find again.

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Are the fines for breaking Remote ID rules super high?

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Kim said:
Are the fines for breaking Remote ID rules super high?

Not 100% sure, but fines can be steep depending on where you’re flying and the severity. Better safe than sorry!